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Pass It On Africa encourage the people of London to become Superheroes for a day

February 7, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Advertising

Brighton based charity Pass It On Africa are launching a two pronged Outdoor Advertising campaign with media planning and buyers Out of Home International to encourage participation in the first ever HEROES RUN charity event to be held in London on 1st April 2012. Pass It On Africa approached Out of Home International looking for …

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Voluntary carers highlighted as unsung heroes in national competition from Motors.co.uk

February 2, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Consumer: Gifts & Collectibles

The launch of a national campaign to find a local hero to be named “Most Deserving” and receive the gift of £10,000 towards a car, plus a donation of £2,500 donation to the charity of their choice has highlighted the vital role unpaid carers across the country play. Leading used cars website Motors.co.uk launched the …

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Operation Gratitude Celebrates Its 750,000th Care Package with a Special Delivery

December 23, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

As more than 2000 volunteers, corporate sponsors and other special guests looked on in surprise, founder Carolyn Blashek hand-delivered Operation Gratitude’s milestone 750,000th Care Package to its special recipient, a decorated combat veteran and wounded warrior, Sgt. Eric Rodriguez. No one was more surprised than true American Hero Rodriguez. As fate would have it, his …

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Former life-support teen’s remarkable recovery

December 13, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

  A TEENAGER who embodies the importance of supporting the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has returned to the charity to lend a hand. Callum Rock, 18, was not expected to survive after he plunged 70ft in a climbing accident at Highcliff Nab in Guisborough last year. But the Middlesbrough student confounded medics with …

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Social Charity Initiative : Karma Kingdom Players to Donate Through Facebook Social Game Play

November 17, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

For Immediate Release: November 17th, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA: The Sankara Eye Foundation and Asvathaa Pte. Ltd announced a unique initiative today for charitable giving through Social Gaming. Players of “Karma Kingdom”, Asvathaa’s Facebook game, will be able to purchase a uniquely branded game element with 50% of the proceeds going to restore vision …

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Early call for charity runners

November 14, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Athletics

  THE aches and pains from this year’s event may be just beginning to die down, but a charity is hoping to tempt half-marathon runners back to the Great North Run for 2012. The event may be eleven months away, but the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is giving residents plenty of time to …

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Pine Mountain Hosting Motorcycle Rally and Donating to Wounded Warrior Project

November 2, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

  November 2, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination will be hosting a “Rollin’ Rumble” event this Friday through Sunday, November 4-6. Partial proceeds raised at this event will go to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization with the mission of “honoring and empowering wounded warriors.” “I’m passionate about helping …

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Win a trip to Kenya with PUBSLUSH Press — The People’s Publisher

October 22, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Publishing

PUBSLUSH Press, a full service publisher dedicated to giving aspiring authors a new way to get published, is giving select winners the chance to join them on an all expense paid trip to Kenya. Winners will accompany PUBSLUSH on their book drop to the Flying Kites Library in Njabini Kenya to help combat children’s illiteracy, …

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ARE YOU FAAST ENOUGH FOR THE CANCER RESEARCH UK FAAS CLIMB?

September 15, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health & Fitness

Cancer Research UK is calling all running fanatics to join them on Saturday 29 October for the inaugural Faas Climb, a brand new tower running event.   This new challenge will test runners’ endurance as they climb the 37 floors of the Heron Tower. With 800 runners and 888 steps the skyline really is the …

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Wear Pink Ribbon Support On Your Nails Pink Ribbon Nail Art For Just $5 and All Proceeds Will Go To BCF

September 15, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health

[Singapore, September 2011]  Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Singapore. It affects 1 in 17 women and the risk of developing breast cancer increases with age1.   Show your support for breast cancer awareness and research by wearing a Pink Ribbon nail art.   Available only at Renaza Nail spa, simply …

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Corum supports children’s charity

August 18, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

  Corum is pursuing its commitment on behalf of research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and creating a new unique model on behalf of the ONLY WATCH auction: a Golden Bridge Automatic presented with a Titalyt-treated titanium case housing the white gold baguette movement with automatic linear winding created by Corum.   Over 40 watch brands …

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Deadline Nears To Help Seriously Ill Children & Win Two Porsche Vehicles

August 17, 2011 | Author: | Posted in PR & Publishing

    Contact: Mark Breiner, CEO or Patrick Meehan, President Dream Giveaways (727) 536-2777   Aug. 16, 2011                                                                         FOR IMMEDIATE …

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Pilotlight and RBS Project Shapes Philanthropists of the Future

August 10, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business Events

  ‘Apprentice style’ Charity Initiative Sharpens Graduate Skills   Reading Quest and Tourettes Action charities win £5000 each   An action plan to help a literacy charity working with young children develop an online app and a strategy to advance a clinical database for a Tourettes Syndrome charity were jointly awarded first place and each …

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Waste King recycles for charities

July 18, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

The specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the Salvation Army in order to help other people’s waste materials benefit those in need. A few months ago, Waste King installed a recycling point for clothes and shoes at its premises in the Frogmore Industrial …

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Registration Now Open For Florida’s First Livestrong Event

July 13, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

Livelong Benefiting Livestrong – Walk, Run or Ride on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (July 12, 2011) – Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the first major Livestrong event in Florida. Registration is now open for the Livelong Benefiting Livestrong event on Saturday, …

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TEAM International Initiates a New Charity Program

July 12, 2011 | Author: | Posted in PR & Publishing

TEAM International observed the International Children’s’ Day celebration by visiting an annual fundraiser at Kharkov Orphan House #3. Management of the Orphan House organized a celebration for their children with the help of several supporting organizations and volunteers. TEAM has supported the Orphan House for four years and has facilitated philanthropic giving by adding a …

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Help Wounded War Heroes This 4th of July by Entering the 2011 Mustang Dream Giveaway!

July 1, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

Official Press Release CONTACT:Mark Breiner or Patrick Meehan 19321-C, US Highway 19 North Suite 605 Clearwater, FL 33764 (727) 536-2777 Summary: “The Mustang Dream Giveaway net proceeds benefit the Veterans of our Armed Forces who return home with traumatic brain injuries and medical conditions not covered by the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs who are in …

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UK human rights charity Sandblast announces series of events on Western Sahara

June 17, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

Award-winning human rights film “El Problema” highlights invisible plight of indigenous Saharawis of Western Sahara. London, June 14, 2011 – Human rights violations linked to the lack of a resolution to the protracted conflict in Western Sahara have flared up again in the past few months. This has been highlighted by the recent kidnap of …

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Outdoor Resort in Pine Mountain Raises More Than $1,000 for Alabama Tornado Victims

June 14, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

6-13-2011 PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. – Pine Mountain, an RVC Outdoor Destination, raised approximately $1227.00 in a disaster relief fundraiser for the storm victims of Eclectic, Alabama. The business also filled three trailers and multiple trucks of donated every-day use items and food to be given to victims. “It was a pleasure working with Pine Mountain …

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Segways are star attraction at Hitchin Priory’s Charity Family Fun Day

June 9, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business Events

Hitchin Priory have their sights set on raising £5000 for Keech Hospice Care for Children when they open their gates for a great Family Fun Day on Father’s Day, Sunday 19th June.  The event has been organised by Hitchin Priory’s head chef Stephen Hepworth and Sandra Luff of Keech Hospice with support from a number …

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Prince Peter Collection rocks

June 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Rock

The devastation in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami disasters in March 2011 was truly horrifying, claiming over 15,000 deaths, with over 5000 injured and over 8000 people still missing. A staggering 4.4 million Japanese households were affected by the horrors and aftermath of the events. In a show of unity and sympathy, the world …

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NY Abandoned Angels Rescue Cocktail Party Event Raises Funds For Dogs In Need

June 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

Grammy Award Winner Roberta Flack Makes Guest Appearance New York – Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc. dba NY Abandoned Angels Rescue (NYAAR), a Queens-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of Cocker Spaniels and other breeds, hosted their first annual cocktail party fundraising event last month in Manhattan where they raised …

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Charities fail to engage supporters according to survey

June 1, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Software

 A huge 72% of the UK’s largest charities are still using PDF forms on their websites to try and gather details and register donor support, according to a recent survey by web experts GOSS Interactive.[1] This shocking statistic indicates that enormous numbers of charities are not using the simplest online tools to engage with supporters. …

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t’NORTHERN MONKEY BEARD WINS PUBLIC VOTE

May 27, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Uncategorized

In the on-going story of manwalksintoabarbership, the people have made their choice and Weirdy Beardy Man will soon be sporting ‘The Northern Monkey’ style beard to make his awesome 100km non-stop trek across the Yorkshire Dales to raise money for Oxfam’s Trailtrekker. The Weirdy Beardy, Yorkshireman Simon Gillis, is delighted with the public vote and says: …

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Heroes Centre moves another step closer for Helensburgh

May 27, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

Charity granted planning permission for proposed Community Arts & Entertainment Centre Site Helensburgh Heroes is delighted to announce that Argyll & Bute Council has granted planning permission for the change of use of premises at 19 George Street, Helensburgh, the site of the Scottish Charity’s proposed Community Arts and Entertainment Centre. Originally a Victorian industrial …

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The search is underway to crown the inspirational and entrepreneurial achievements of the Businesswoman of the Year 2011

May 26, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Awards

The Vitalise Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards will be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday, October 14. Nominations are now open to recognise businesswomen who have shown exceptional ability and achievement as well as being role models. Suzie Norton, former chief executive of Screen WM, was last year’s winner as she …

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Release of ‘Artistic Expressions: Helping Others, Japan Edition’ for auction on Ebay for the Red Cross japan appeal by Elizabeth Edwards

April 26, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Books

Artists from fineartamerica.com have come together with the help of  artist/author Elizabeth Edwards from 1stangel.co.uk, to create something special to raise funds for the Red Cross Japan appeal after the triple catastrophe that has left the country in chaos. The artists put their work into a one off printing of a hardback book that will …

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Lucky Friday the 13th Fundraiser to Restore Sight

April 14, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Lifestyle

The 5th Annual Singles Charity Ball, Friday, May 13, 2011, 8pm-Midnight, at the Westin St Francis Hotel on Union Square, California Ballroom, 335 Powell Street, San Francisco CA 94102. San Rafael, CA – April 14, 2011 — Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962 The leading singles organizations of the Bay Area are co-sponsoring The 5th Annual Singles …

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